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Vader Takes Part in Regenerative Tests

460001 speeding through Pirbright on its way to Weymouth on 23rd October 2008

No, this is not an attempt to see if Darth Vader can regenerate to become Luke Skywalker's loving father, but as part of ' regenerative brake testing of Jop units overnight between Weymouth 460001 has also been borrowed. It is seen here passing Pirbright on its way to Weymouth on 23rd October 2008. 3 Cig 1497 and 4 Vep 3417 are also being used in the tests along with class 458 units.

photograph by Ian Parish